Express (EXPR) ups its Q4 earnings and comparable sales guidance, citing a stronger-than-expected holiday season. It now sees earnings of $0.72 to $0.74 per share, above previously projected earnings of $0.62 to $0.68 a share. The company estimates comparable sales to range from flat to an increase of 1%, compared with prior guidance of a decline in the low single-digit range. Shares +13.5% AH.